Whina
2022 • Drama | History
7.6 (5)
James Lucas
Writer
James Napier Robertson
Director
Paula Whetu Jones
Director
James Napier Robertson
Writer
Paula Whetu Jones
Writer
Status
Released
Release date
June 23, 2022
Duration
112 Min
Language
en
Popularity
1.742
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Overview
The story of Dame Whina Cooper, the beloved Māori matriarch who worked tirelessly to improve the rights of her people, especially women. Flawed yet resilient, Whina tells the story of a woman formed by tradition, compelled by innovation, and guided by an instinct for equality and justice whose legacy as the Te Whaea o te Motu (Mother of the Nation) was an inspiration to an entire country.
Cast
Rena Owen
James Rolleston
Wayne Hapi
Erroll Shand
Vinnie Bennett
Tioreore Ngatai-Melbourne
Jayden Daniels
Miriama McDowell
Kali Kopae
Sarah Valentine
Briar Rose
Kasina Campbell
Richard Te Are
Āwhina-Rose Henare Ashby
James Tito
